Nine Cauldrons Returning Origin Art, There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch

Fishing Teaching Pavilion.

As Jiang Yi and Liu Sheng stepped into the pavilion together!

The old man with white hair, who was lounging with his legs on the table and snoring loudly, seemed to sense something!

He suddenly raised his head!

A glint flashed in his cloudy eyes!

He stared intently at Jiang Yi, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

It was as if he were appraising a rare treasure.

Under his gaze, Jiang Yi inexplicably felt a chill!

A creepy, absurd sensation!

It felt as though all his secrets were laid bare before the old man!

Completely visible!

"An illusion?"

Jiang Yi's hair stood on end, and he shivered involuntarily.

"Greetings, Elder Chang!"

Elder Chang did not respond. He continued to stare at Jiang Yi, his wrinkled old face contorting.

He grinned widely!

"Youngster, you are quite remarkable!"

"I never expected to see a genius like you appear in this desolate, broken place!"

"Rare, truly rare!"

Jiang Yi hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand and cupped his fist in greeting.

"You flatter me, Elder Chang!"

"I... I am speaking the truth!

Even in the big cities, this cultivation speed alone is enough to place you among the prodigies."

Liu Sheng stood beside them, chuckling in agreement.

"Elder Chang, your insight is truly sharp!

You saw through him so quickly!

My nephew here is an absolute martial arts genius!

Didn't I have him practice the Cauldron Origin Art?

It's been less than a week!

And he's already reached the Great Accomplishment stage in that martial art!

If that's not genius, then what is?

You are wise and experienced, Elder, please take a look and see if there are any other suitable martial arts..."

The old man with white hair, who called himself Elder Chang!

He had arrived in Wushui Town over twenty years ago.

But for some unknown reason!

He had ended up in this Fishing Teaching Pavilion, becoming its guardian!

Liu Sheng knew very well!

The old man before him was no ordinary person; he was likely a powerful expert.

His identity was mysterious and extraordinary.

Perhaps!

He had come from some major power!

And later, he had come to this small town of Wushui and lived in seclusion.

Martial arts like the Cauldron Origin Art originated from him!

"Easy to say, easy to say!"

Elder Chang squinted and nodded.

He slowly put his hand into his sleeve and fumbled around.

He pulled out a yellowed book!

[Detected incomplete Low-grade Heaven tier martial art Indestructible Golden Body Art - Nine Cauldrons Returning Origin Art. Do you wish to record it?]

[Requires consumption of Lifespan: 10.]

Jiang Yi: "???"

Heaven tier martial art?

Going all out, huh?

Is this something a small town could even produce?

Heaven tier!!!

That's something that can make a mere martial artist a king or a sect leader!

Even if it's just a fragment!

Its value is immeasurable!

Once word gets out, it's enough to cause a bloody storm that sweeps across the land.

"This martial art is an advanced technique of the Cauldron Origin Art.

Take it, kid. When you've mastered it, come back here."

Elder Chang extended his hand, his finger joints distinct and bony, as withered as branches on a tree.

He grabbed Jiang Yi's arm and shoved the booklet into Jiang Yi's hand.

Staring at him, his lips curled into a wide grin!

"By then, this old man will give you another peerless ultimate technique..."

Jiang Yi looked up, meeting his gaze!

In that instant!

The scriptures of the Nameless Scripture flowed through his sea of consciousness, bringing clarity to his mind!

It felt like an invisible, mighty force was empowering him!

Giving him the ability to see through essence and pierce through illusions!

As their eyes met, Jiang Yi saw—

Deep within those cloudy eyes, an endless madness and greed were hidden.

A chill pierced straight to the depths of his soul!

What does he want?

What does he want!

As expected, there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world!

It's all a conspiracy!

Jiang Yi suppressed the turmoil in his heart!

After exchanging a glance, he quickly lowered his head, raised his hand, and clasped his fist in salute, "Then... thank you, Elder Chang!"

"Kid, if you really want to thank me, then cultivate well.

Strive to master it soon, so you can come back here!"

Elder Chang said with a smile!

He looked like a kind and benevolent old grandpa!

Come back again?

Heh!

Jiang Yi bowed, showing great respect!

"...Yes!"

Circumstances are stronger than people!

He could only endure it for now.

He didn't even know his identity or strength!

If he rashly flipped the table!

It would bring him no benefit whatsoever, and he might even send himself to an early grave.

"Haha, Elder Chang!"

"Don't you worry, this nephew of mine will definitely not disappoint you, Elder..."

"Go on, go on!"

"Then we won't disturb you any longer. Please rest well..."

Seeing the big white old man close his eyes again and droop his head, Liu Sheng didn't say anything more. He cupped his fists and left with Jiang Yi!

On the way!

Liu Sheng had a smile on his face, clearly in a very good mood.

"Nephew Yi, this Elder Chang is no simple man. I suspect he's a hidden master!

You must study diligently what he's given you and strive to master this martial art as soon as possible!

Once you do, I'll put in a good word for you!

How about I ask him to take you on as a disciple?"

Jiang Yi's eye twitched.

"...That sounds great!"

He then thought for a moment and handed the ancient booklet to Liu Sheng.

"This is a... rather profound martial art. Uncle Liu, perhaps you'd like to take a look..."

"No, no!"

Liu Sheng waved his hand, not looking at it, not even glancing at it.

"I have my own methods. Anything else is useless to me!

By the way, just like you, what I cultivate was also given to me by Elder Chang!

Compared to the martial arts in that pavilion, they're not even worth mentioning."

"You just need to focus on cultivating the art Elder Chang gave you!

Trust me, your Uncle Liu, and you won't go wrong!"

Jiang Yi: "..."

Good heavens!

Could he be an accomplice?!

The "traitor" had revealed himself!

Jiang Yi felt an urge to run away immediately, to get away from this place of trouble.

Once this matter was settled, he needed to go out and explore.

The world was so vast, he had to see it!

What's more!

He was already being targeted by an "old monster." Staying put here--

Would only hasten his demise!

After bidding farewell to Liu Sheng, Jiang Yi returned to his post on Qingshi Street.

"Record it!"

As ten years of Lifespan were consumed, the Nine Cauldrons Returning Origin Art rapidly flooded his mind.

This, too!

Was a martial art that could be cultivated to the Blood Qi Realm!

In the early stages, it could temper the bones throughout the body, forging a body like a precious cauldron!

Then, one could step into the Blood Qi Realm.

This was exactly what he needed!

As expected!

That old monster had already seen through his cultivation level. That almost instinctual intuition!

It truly wasn't a false premonition!

"Practice or not?"

After sensing it!

Compared to the Tiger Demon Body Tempering Art, this martial art was even more profound.

Jiang Yi had a feeling that perhaps by cultivating this art, he could temper the remaining forty-five bones.

"Practice!!!"

As for what consequences would follow, that could be dealt with later!

What was certain was!

This martial art had no issues.